Learning From Errors a New Perspective

Updated on May 15, 2011

It is Common and natural for everyone to be
afraid of making errors in our work or daily life? One of the largest hurdles
that prevent people from achieving anything in life is the thought of making a dreadful
error.

Contrary to what we believe making errors is a
very important part of life, so then why are we so afraid of making them? Part
of it is that we desperately do not want to appear stupid in front of other
people? Or could it all depend on how we think: our mind-set? Do we have a
positive mind-set, or a negative one? Some of the great leaders in business understand
that we need to learn, and not run, from our errors.

When we have a positive mind-set we are obsessed
on continuous improvement and we don't stress the error but rather we take in
what we have learnt from it, and ensure that same thing doesn’t happen again
making us better.

When you think about it, errors or mistakes are
where people can learn and improve the most. Nonetheless, everyone spends most
of our time evading them; thus, not allowing themselves to mature. With
maturity comes self-confidence which is a must if you want to be able to achieve
your goals. When we have higher levels of self-confidence we are prone to admit
that we have made an error. With maturity comes the realization that most errors
are not the end of the world.

Remember, the fear of failing and not wanting to
make an error stops progression in life: it is an idle force that hinders
confidence, and serves no purpose in anyone's life.

If you’re about to start a new venture, be it in
business, or asking a person you like out, whatever it maybe. Don’t let the
fear hold you back from achieving what you deserve.

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